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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1923

Page

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Bond Lowered for Mrs. Esther Gray in Assault to Murder Case

Recorder Edington reduced the bond from 3000 to 1060 for Esther Gray who is accused of shooting Douglas Brandon in Nashville on June 5. Brandon’s physician says he is out of danger. Preliminary hearing is set for October 2 with Brandon expected to appear.

Esther Gray D.H. Edington Tisdale d.2Touart Sstate Warren Street Brandon G. J.winthrop Tovart Edington Mienen Jack Courttb Phe Gray Mrs. Gray Art Randon

Negro escapee Battiste recaptured on Bay Shore train

Joseph Battiste, an inmate of a county road gang, who escaped near Alabama Port early today, was recaptured shortly before noon aboard a Bay Shore freight train by Deputy Sheriffs Lartigue and Simpions at a station. He had been serving 90 days for petit larceny and now faces a new escape charge.

Joseph Battiste Alabama Port Bay Shore Lartigue Simpions Battiste

Staples Confer on Enabling Act in Birmingham and Montgomery

A. L. Staples of the Peoples Bank left for Birmingham and Montgomery to confer with H. K. Milner chairman of the state harbor commission. Staples will discuss port enabling measures and will be absent until week’s end.

A. L. Staples The Peoples Bank Birmingham Montgomery Magic City H. K. Milner

Christian Speaks to Civitan Club on Harbor Commission

Christian told Civitan Club members about the port amendment enabling act before the legislature. He opposed a docks commission of eleven members and outlined the current state harbor commission's work.

State Harbor Commission Civitan Club Christian State Harbor

Man Returned to Florida Officer for Non Support

Ernest Ambois also known as Jim Amos was arrested by Special Officer Mears or Wilkinson on a charge of non support of his family and taken to Escambia County Florida last night. Deputy Sheriff G W Weldon accompanied with a warrant.

Ernest Ambois Jim Amos Mears Or Wilkinson G. W. Weleon Escambia County Fla Weldon

Better Defense in Pacific Urged by Congress Members

Representatives Car Vinson and others from both parties urged stronger U S defense on the Pacific coast during a naval inspection in Washington Aug 22. Vinson declared We must make the Pacific coast a Gibraltar as a show of vigilance. Georgia Democrat was among speakers.

Wash United States Pacific Pacific Coast Gibraltar Car Vinson Georgia

Reserve Officer dies in barn collapse at Camp Meade

First Lieut. Walter R. Hirschmitler a reserve officer in the army air service was killed and eighteen other reserve officers in training were injured today when an old barn sheltered from rain collapsed at Camp Meade Maryland. Hirschmitler's home was in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

Camp Meade Army Air Service Hirschmilier Pittsburgh

Weather Brief for Alabama and Southeast Coast

Partly cloudy in Alabama with possible showers tonight. The forecast calls for mild temperatures and a chance of cooling into the low 70s. Strong winds unlikely with no major weather events expected.

Fresh Selling Is Apparent in Early Trading

New York stock market opened with a heavy tone amid a miner wage conference deadlock. Early losses narrowed as most issues recovered, with only Pan American and related stocks remaining weak. Dow Jones leaders rose, names like Dupont and Mack Truck advancing. Jersey Central reappeared at 205. Cotton futures in New Orleans and New York opened steady with slight variations across months.

New York Baldwin Gulf States Steel Stewart- Warner

Faeth or Long to Hurl Today Against Pels

Mobile and New Orleans clash in the final game of the series at 3 30 this afternoon with Faeth or Long slated to pitch for the Bears. Louisville and Nashville announce low rate rail extras for the Crescent City trip as local Knights of Columbus and Elks assist with travel plans while the Bearing Down Bouters Club will bring a band.

Toney Kaeth Tommy Long Bears George Winn Joe Ina Birds New Orleans Louisvile & Nashville Crescent City H. C. Geron Knights of Columbus and the Elks Bouters Pelicans Ing

French on Trial in New Charges in U S Court

Harry French faces new charges in federal court stemming from narcotic raids here after a mistrial in his murder case. The indictments include trespass after warning abusive language concealed weapons and defamation of character. Complainants names include F J Hagen Harry Bedden Sherman Payne and Matthew A Higm s.

Harry French James Behan French F. J. Hagen Harry Bedden Sherman Payne Matthew A. Higms J. Hagen Mae Nataere Mary Payne

Indicted officer suspended in Atlanta murder case

Chief of Police James L. Beavers ordered the suspension of E. C. Stigall head of the vice squad as he faces trial on murder charges connected to the case. The action suspends Stigall from the police force pending the indictment’s outcome.

Atlanta James L. Beavers E. C. Stigall W. H Stigall

Candidates to answer a city commission questionnaire

The County League of Women Voters adopted a questionnaire for city commissioner candidates George Crawford Mayor R V Taylor and Dr A G Ward to address law enforcement reform and department restructuring. It will be revised and copies sent, with a public meeting where candidates explain motives and past actions.

Hiself County League of Women Voters George Crawford R. V. Taylor A. G. Ward Tay Levine Aylor Harry T. Hartwell Mayor Pillans League Commissioner Hartwell

Body of Grover Locke to be sent home for burial

The 45 year old Grover Locke of Hattiesburg Miss was killed last Sunday night in a South Water Street ruming house when clubbed with a rifle butt His body will be sent to Roche Higgins for burial John W Locke the dead man’s father arrived in the city to arrange final rites The hearing in the case is set for Friday in recorder s court Police chief says a man will be charged One witness testifies she saw the blow and detectives are seeking more witnesses

Grover Locke Hattiesburg Miss South Water Street Roche & Higgins John W Locke Renee Oe Recorder’s Court Neld

Vanadium Company Chief Quits Amid Health Concerns

Leonard Réplogle resigned today as president and chairman of the executive committee of the Vanadium Corporation of America in New York. Officials say ill health prompted the step. he will keep his major holdings and remain a director while G. Baker steps in as acting president pending a full election.

New York Leonard Réplogle The Vanadium Corporaton of America G. Baker Replogle

Three Bodies Of 40 Drowned Recovered In Mississippi River

Three bodies have been recovered of ten people drowned in the Mississippi near South St. Paul. The body of Mrs. Andrew Ruminelli was found near Weport. Alfred Four was located earlier, and Paulin Martinelli was found Sunday night.

ST. Paul, Minn Mississippi River South St. Paul Andrew Rui Nelli Weport Alfred Paulin Martinelli

Georgia Pistol Toll Over Three Years Tops Six Hundred

A state bureau report shows 1,611 people killed in Georgia in the last three years with 1,299 deaths from firearms. The figures highlight the impact of handguns, especially the hip pocket pistol.

Atlanta Georgia State Bureau of Vital Statistics

Playful Monkey Bites Ear Off Orleans Woman

A large pet monkey escaped its cage in Howardes home in August and attacked a 70 year old woman, biting severely and nearly severing her ear. Mrs Adelader, the victim, was reported in serious condition. A policeman eventually shot and killed the animal after a crowd pursued it.

Saleara Howardes Adelader Leay Ue Aeides

Port Measure Comes Up In Lower House

In Montgomery Alabama the Mobile port enabling act faced debate in the lower house. Representative J pessane opened a broadside attack urging indefinite postponement and questioning the legislature's responsibility for required funds and safeguards.

Montgomery Ala State Legis- 1 J. Pessane Legisature

Oil swindle duo to be tried and sentenced

Bryant Guive pleaded guilty to using the mails to defraud and received a five year prison term from Federal Judge Adam C. Cliffe. Arthur Lake pleads not guilty and faces trial in the fall term for alleged operations of James Daly & Company with Oil Pool No. 6 claiming 200 to 500 percent profits and a Louisville office under Henry Chambers and Company.

Chicago Alg Bryant Guivé Arthur Lake Adam C. Cliffe Lake James Daly & Company Louisville Henry Chambers and Company

Spanish Forces Reach Tifarvin After Severe Rebel Attack

Moroccans near Melilla report Spanish troops relieved the besieged garrison at Tifarvin after a hard strike against rebels. The operation involved infantry, artillery, and airplanes with five thousand Spanish troops arriving to replace losses. Premier Alhucemas denies a cabinet crisis over the crisis.

Melilla Morocco Associated Press Tifarvin London Tifarui Madrid Alhucemas

Do Her Share Urged By Former Canadian Mayor

Colonel Charles M. R. Graham former mayor of London Ontario told the Central Lions Club in Chicago that America must join England in rebuilding the world or stay provincial. He said the war relied on American manpower and noted Japan offered 2,000,000 troops in 1917 if bases were granted, an offer refused after US entry.

Chicago Lik America England Charles M. R. Graham London Ontario Canada Central Lions Club Japan United States

Demand for Report on Saunders Stock Sale

In Memphis Fann Aug states district court demands an accounting of class A stock sold by Piggly Wiggly Investment Co, vs Clarence Saunders. A restraining injunction seeks to prevent disposal of money or notes from the stock sale.

Memphis Fann States District Court Clarence Saunders Piggly Iggly Investment Company Saunders

Two Leaders Tie for First in Chess Masters

Frank J. Marshall of New York and A Kupchik of New York share the lead in the masters' tournament at Lake Hopatcong New Jersey. The event runs through April with 40 games at stake in match play.

Lake Hopatcong Conn Aus Frank J. Marshall New York United States A. Kupcchik Ted Names Chess Congress Eede Ate Comof

Mystery of floggings puzzles Macon county officials

Hu dson trio faces charges for Sunday night floggings as officials pursue clues to an organized gang. A tuberculosis patient wounded in the assaults remains in serious condition, while victims fear speaking out. A wife appeals to President Coolidge to revoke the Ku Klux Klan charter amid calls for law protection.

G D. Tyson International Service Macon Aid Hudson John P. Ross International NeWa Service Ku Klux Kilga Fes Ollie Sperry Coolidge

Indicted Fifteen Remain Anonymous in Prohibition Roundup

Savannah residents awaited the identities of fifteen individuals charged in a widespread prohibition law roundup. Court officials refused to reveal names until bonds were posted, while one case involving Joan W. Powers, president and cashier of the Pananes Bank, was noted in connection with a separate case on an alleged can opener charge.

Savannah International Newe Service Joan W. Powers Paananes Bank

Age-Herald Pays Honor To Woman

A rose symbol marked Mrs. Hubert H. Harper's grave in Nashville after a seaplane crash killed her in Rosa Sound Florida. Her funeral was held today with a design from the Birmingham Age Herald, where her husband is a cartoonist.

Nashville Tenn Hubert H. Harper Rosa Sound Florida Birmingham Age- Herald

Trolley Strikers Accept Proposals In Newark

International News Service reports that representatives of 6,300 striking employees of a city trolley system accepted proposals from the railroad company. The settlement includes a 20 percent wage increase and better working conditions for one year. Municipalities affected by the dispute had been disrupted by the strike prior to the accord.

Newark N. J Cinternational News Service Cinemeet Carty Beca

Edison Reported Slightly Ill in Ishpeming

Fragmentary notes from Ishpeming Michigan indicate Thomas A. Edison is slightly ill and under medical observation. Mentions of Henry Ford and camp visits appear in garbled lines, with uncertain dates and details.

Thomas A. Edison

Plane collision during maneuvers kills three near Pensacola

Two Vought Plattes collided at about 9 05 this morning during combat training about 200 feet up. Lee Mercades of the U S M C and pilot Lieutenant McFadden died instantly, Captain Hill and another flyer were injured. Thick weather and clouds hindered visibility, contributing to the crash as five planes participated in the maneuver. This follows a second accident in the area over four days amid heavy losses.

Pensacola Pla International News Service Lee Sion Nortis 47Th Philadelevan Io P Muriel Santa Rosa Sound

Garrett Case Heads for Hearing Monday in Va Court

Cumberland Courthouse Virginia August 22 With denial of the state's motion for change of venue the long delays in the R O Garrett slaying of Rev S B Pierce may end next Monday as a jury from Amherst County is to hear the evidence Judge B D White presiding The court likely accepts a change of venire while denying venue change requests and resumes the hearing with testimony to follow.

Cumberland Courthouse Pierce Amherst County D. “White LF Ees

Eighty Missing After Japanese Submarine Sinking

Tokyo Aug 22. This afternoon eighty three men are missing from submarine No.70 after she listed and sank off Awajid yesterday following a trial trip. Seven victims were deck crew. five were saved including the captain, chief officer and engineer.

Tokio Awajid

Editor of Michigan newspaper dies in Mount Clemens

Strawat editor of the Mount Joined Day Leader died here last night in Mount Clemens Michigan. The report confirms the death of the editor at age unknown and notes his longtime role with the Mount Возможно.

Mount Clemens Mid Strawat Mount Soit

Jooluarde 0 ior ang Count Philli canta

The fragment mentions Jooluarde and Count Philli, but details are unclear. It appears to note a rating or performance tied to the names, with no verifiable event or context provided.

Jooluarde Phillicanta

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Uae Hal Staples Christian Speaks Washington Alabama Faeth Pels Monrde Park U.S Women's League Vanadium Company J. Lee Morocccan Herald Ishpeming, Mich Henry Ford Fatine Manin Son Offic Garrett Case Michigan Collins
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